The Benjamin Rabidoux Memorial Scholarship
Purpose: to honor BRab24 (Benjamin Rabidoux) who played for the Champlain Mariners (#24) of the Green Mountain Baseball League since he graduated from high school. Ben passed away in October 2022.
Goal: raise awareness for keeping kids engaged (through sports) and involved (teams), promote a “Natural High” movement, instill “Love of Self”, raise funds for student-athletes playing ball and furthering their education.
We appreciate all donations given to this fund! Each $10 donation earns a ticket for the raffle. And we are raffling off items from Jay Peak, Main Street Graphics, a photography session with Poole Images, and other prize donations.
Scholarship: Proceeds from donations and raffle ticket sales will go towards scholarship awards. Baseball and softball players can submit their names* (include the name of their team); Winners will be chosen at random, and there are no special requirements; just be You!
Core Values:
Compassion. We strive to show every person that they are special and have a significant place in this world.
Inclusion. We want everyone to feel authentically welcomed to participate without prejudice or judgement.
Community. It takes a village.
What we’re all about
Baseball provides distraction from unhealthy habits, loneliness, boredom by allowing players, to be involved in a sport, feeling camaraderie and acceptance through teams, coaches, mentors, staying active and being health conscious, being aware of what we put into our body.
We want to encourage coaches and players to show altruism towards every player no matter what, and ensure that no one feels left out, no person feels inadequate, everyone feels special in their own way, and counteract anxiety and depression. If you suspect someone needs help, act out.
If you do need extra help, seek out a doctor or professional, and to not self-medicate, even (or maybe especially) if it’s anxiety medicine. Take 15 seconds to be kind to those around you.
Our message
Everyone is special in their own unique way. Every person has a purpose for being born and living. Find your purpose and make every day count.
It takes a village:
A heartfelt thanks is given to Dylan Newton who had a very special 15 year friendship with Ben since they met at age 15 when they play together on a Babe Ruth baseball league. Since high school, they've played for the Green Mountain Baseball League on the Champlain Mariners team (with an outstanding record of winning the championships!)
Dylan organized the Benjamin Rabidoux Memorial Tournament to honor BRab24 and help us bring awareness to the movement "baseball is my natural high".
We want to be inclusive, so that is why we are asking for all leagues of all ages to apply to win the scholarship that we are offering as a result of this fundraiser. ⚾️❤️
* Submit players names and contact information to:
Benjamin D. Rabidoux Memorial Scholarship
2872 Buck Hill Road
Westfield, VT 05874
